Polo Shirt: What You Need To Know About It

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Polo Shirt What You Need To Know About It

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• Look at the history of polo shirt and what to
  look for when buying for yourself.
• The infamous polo shirt can be considered the
  hybrid of shirts, that falls somewhere in between
  the formal shirts and the T-shirt. Different
  types of polo shirts can be spotted in different
  fields of life. However, it is a misnomer and its
  genesis can be dated back to tennis.

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The Origin of the Polo Shirt

• In the early 20th century, Rene Lacoste, a tennis
  player, realised that he wasnt able to deliver
  his best tennis performance when wearing the
  typical long sleeve shirt and tie. So, he decided
  to design his own shirt and wear it to
  competitions and games. The design he wore to the
  1926 US open championship is the original model
  from which the polo shirts of today hail from.
• In 1933, Renes Chemise Lacoste company came into
  being, and it started marketing and selling these
  shirts in North America and Europe with the
  famous crocodile as its logo. The Lacoste polo
  shirt was then adopted by professional polo
  players soon after, and it became universally
  known and related to this sport.

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More Brands With Polo Shirts

• The connection between tennis and polo shirts was
  further cemented when the lifestyle brand Ralph
  Lauren came up with its Sport of Kings clothing
  line with the polo shirt as a centrepiece in
  the early 70s.
• While in the UK the Fred Perrys polo
  shirt became a favourite of the young population
  during the 60s because of the Mod movement. And
  then in the 70s it became popular with the
  football hooligans, Skinheads and Northen, and
  rude boys. The Brit Poppers made it popular in
  the early 90s.
• It is safe to say that the polo shirt is the
  perfect example of the influence of accidental or
  deliberate branding. You get a different message
  from each brand. For instance, on one hand, you
  get the aspirational message of Lacoste with its
  rich, privileged, and preppy subtext and, on the
  other hand, there is Fred Perrys message that
  was shaped by a large group of like like-minded
  people who created a tribe and a sense of
  identity via clothes.
• At the end of the day, no matter what message you
  find yourself leaning towards, you are wearing
  the polo .
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What Are Polo Shirts Made Of?

• Polo shirts are usually made using knitted cloth
  instead of woven. The pique weave is typically
  related to the polTitleo shirt because it gives
  the shirt its depth and texture. Piques can be
  created in different patterns including
  honeycomb, cord, waffle, and birds eye. This
  method of construction offers an aerated weave
  that lets the wearer of the shirt feel
  comfortable even in warmer weather or when
  generating their own heat.
• Now, if you look at polo shirts, pique is not the
  only weave used to make them. Even golfers have
  made polo shirts their signature uniform, but
  they prefer jersey or woven fabrics that boast a
  softer flatter weave. They have combined the
  blend to include more man-made fabrics that have
  more elasticity like elastane and polyester.
  These cotton or other blends offer more moisture
  management and mobility. Polo shirts for golf
  normally have 3 to 4 buttons on a lower reaching
  placket paired with a double layer collar as
  compared to the ribbed single layer collar seen
  in a pique polo shirt. The golf polo shirts
  appear smarter and have more versatility when it
  comes to decoration, such as screen printing or
  embroidery.
• These man-made cotton or fibre weaves provide a
  smarter, harder wearing, and hotter washing
  substitute for the T-shirt. Workwear environments
  oftentimes expose their workers to oily
  substances that need a more rigorous experience
  in the washing machine. Man-made fibres make it
  possible to wash them by offering this option.
• Read More Polyester vs Cotton vs Blends Which
  One Is Better?

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Price of a Polo Shirt

• The price of a polo shirt varies with the detail
  in tailoring, weight of the fabric, and the
  composition of the weave. So, a lighter weight
  polo shirt can fall in the 185 gsm range while
  you can expect to find a mid-range shirt in the
  200-215 gsm range. A heavier polo shirt falls in
  the 230 gsm range.

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What To Look For in a Polo Shirt?

• One of the key elements you need to look for when
  buying a polo shirt is the way its arms are
  constructed. The majority of these shirts contain
  a knitted cuff on the sleeve which is very
  popular with a lot of people, but you may find it
  uncomfortable because the cuff grips the bicep
  and so it may cause the sleeves to ride up your
  arm. Hence, if you are not looking for that, a
  cuff-less polo shirt may suit you more. You can
  also get your shirts specifically designed
  for sportswear or workwear. Furthermore,
  wholesale brands have also introduced poly/cotton
  and cotton fabrics for polo shirts in contrasting
  colours for team wear.
• And if you want to go all out with sporty polo
  shirts, then you can choose from an array of
  options in technical moisture-wicking fabrics.
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Is Polyester a Good Choice?

• Polyester is also a widely used choice when it
  comes to sports fabric. It has quite peculiar
  characteristics, including the fact that it can
  stop the wind chill but still feel cooler in
  warmer temperatures. It can also absorb
  perspiration and move it away from your body to
  the outside of your shirt to help your dry more
  quickly. Besides, it is anti-biotic and
  lightweight. So, if you want a fabric will
  qualities similar to this, then polyester is a
  good choice for you.
• Also Read Does Polyester Shrink? Myths and Facts

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Conclusion

• So, to sum it up, we can say that the polo shirt
  hasnt come a long way in terms of customization
  and modification. It has maintained its original
  trademark design but still, there is something
  for everyone. So, if you cant decide what to get
  for yourself, go for a polo shirt.
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